Magda
Every Magda since 1888 — 2,870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Magda
Magda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,853 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 2,870 American babies have been named Magda. Its peak came in 1966, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Magda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Magda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,853 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,829 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,568 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,844 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,781 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,794 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,034 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,287 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,131 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,811 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,594 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,920 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,870 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,470 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,879 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,749 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,076 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,278 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,994 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,648 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,035 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,887 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,184 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,443 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,077 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,944 |
| 1995 | 35 | #3,253 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,550 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,629 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,268 |
| 1975 | 55 | #1,720 |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,378 |
| 1965 | 57 | #1,476 |
| 1960 | 45 | #1,687 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,196 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,841 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,974 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,881 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,072 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,902 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,549 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,730 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,066 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Magda
- Magda Goebbels Companion · 1901–1945
- Magda Schneider Actor · 1909–1996
- Magda Szabó Writer · 1917–2007
- Magda Olivero Singer · 1910–2014
- Magda Julin Skater · 1894–1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Magda in 2025?
Magda ranked #9,853 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Magda?
2,870 babies have been named Magda in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Magda most popular?
Magda peaked in 1966, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Magda a boy or girl name?
Magda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Magda rising or falling?
Magda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Magda?
Well-known people named Magda include Magda Goebbels (companion), Magda Schneider (actor), Magda Szabó (writer).